The Falcons added another defender in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL draft by taking Notre Dame linebacker JD Bertrand. The team drafted four straight defensive players after selecting quarterback Michael Penix in Round 1. Bertrand started seeing meaningful reps in 2021 and has since totaled 111 tackles and 22.5 tackles for loss. He also added five sacks and nine pass … [Read more...] about WATCH: Falcons LB JD Bertrand’s top college highlights
PFF grades all three of the Falcons’ sixth-round selections
The Falcons rounded out their 2024 NFL draft class by making three picks in the sixth round. Following a run on defensive players, the Falcons added two offensive playmakers before selecting another defensive lineman with their final pick. Alabama’s Jase McClellan, the first of Atlanta’s three sixth-round picks, adds depth at the running back spot behind Bijan Robinson and … [Read more...] about PFF grades all three of the Falcons’ sixth-round selections
Falcons add Georgia DT Zion Logue with final pick in 2024 draft
The Atlanta Falcons wrapped up their 2024 NFL draft class by selecting Georgia defensive tackle Zion Logue in the sixth round. After taking back-back offensive weapons, the Falcons closed things out with the 6-5, 310-pound Bulldogs defender. Logue is more of a run-stuffer than a pass-rusher, but he’s someone who can eventually develop into a rotational piece on Atlanta’s … [Read more...] about Falcons add Georgia DT Zion Logue with final pick in 2024 draft
WATCH: Falcons head coach, GM hold post-draft press conference
The Atlanta Falcons closed out their 2024 NFL draft class by making three picks in the sixth round. After using all eight draft picks, the team can now look ahead to undrafted free agency. Falcons head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot are currently holding a post-draft press conference to discuss their 2024 class. Watch live, as shared by the team’s … [Read more...] about WATCH: Falcons head coach, GM hold post-draft press conference
Atlanta Falcons 2024 NFL draft class: Looking at all 8 picks
The Atlanta Falcons went into the 2024 NFL draft with eight total picks and left Detroit with eight new players despite making a trade on Day 2. After shocking the entire league by selecting Washington’s rifle-armed QB Michael Penix, the Falcons upgraded their front seven by taking four straight defensive players. Atlanta ended the draft by taking a couple of offensive weapons … [Read more...] about Atlanta Falcons 2024 NFL draft class: Looking at all 8 picks